Fall Maintenance Checklist Cohoes NY

Different regions have different kinds of falls in Cohoes. In some places, it’s cool and rainy, and in others, it’s sunny and dry. Often, fall is a time for gathering in the harvest and preparing for festive holidays indoors. No matter what kind of fall you have, these steps can help during the transition from summer to winter.

Different regions have different kinds of falls. In some places, it’s cool and rainy, and in others, it’s sunny and dry. Often, fall is a time for gathering in the harvest and preparing for festive holidays indoors. No matter what kind of fall you have, these steps can help during the transition from summer to winter.

Inside the home

Fall is a good time to complete indoor projects.

Repair vinyl and wood floors

Examine and repair indoor staircases

Test the furnace to make sure it works properly

Maintain locks, lubricating as necessary

Repair and replace caulking in floors and baseboards and around windows and doors

Remove and replace crumbling caulk around the bathtub, sink, or toilet, and also make sure there is no moisture under the bathtub or shower stall

Test for radon gas

Lubricate squeaking doors

Evaluate insulation

Have ventilation ducts cleaned, inspected, and repaired

Check for mice and rats—put out traps in areas pests might sneak into the home

Patch and paint holes and cracks in walls and ceilings, watch for indications of water damage

Just when you have your lawn looking beautiful, you notice mole trails of grass/dirt pushed up into mounds that ruin the looks of your lawn. If you have patience and a couple of common tools, you can get rid of them at no cost.